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Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort & Spa was the best stay of our whole China trip: a huge room, a lakeside infinity pool, free bikes to cycle Dongqian Lake and a former temple turned opera bar. The catch is the location, about 45 minutes from downtown Ningbo. We stayed two nights for our first wedding anniversary in 2018.
We kicked off our anniversary trip in Ningbo with two nights at Park Hyatt Ningbo, and we loved it! Sadly, my hard disk broke and most of the photos are gone, but here's what I have. Thankfully, the video we shot on our Osmo and phone survived.
Park Hyatt Ningbo at a glance
| Address | 188 Dayan Road, Yinzhou District, on Dongqian Lake |
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| Getting there | About 45 minutes by car from downtown; International Conference Center metro station is under 1 km away |
| Highlights | Lakeside infinity pool, cycling, Red Bar, spacious rooms |
| Our verdict | The best hotel of our trip |
Check-in and Room
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We arrived in the late afternoon, and check-in was fuss-free; the staff were friendly and informative. It took us three minutes to walk to our room, and it was HUGE! They even decorated it with flowers. #perksofanniversaryrequest
I loved everything about the room. The bed was so comfortable we slept like babies both nights. The bathroom is huge too, with an automatic toilet whose lid lifts as you walk in, a bathtub, a shower area and even a walk-in wardrobe.
Location and Cycling Dongqian Lake
The location is ideal if you want time away from the city. It's right beside Dongqian Lake, quiet and peaceful. You can rent bicycles from the hotel and explore; the whole route takes around 3 hours, and we cycled about a third before heading back. The downside is the 45-minute drive to the city. The hotel ran a shuttle to downtown with limited seats, so book your slot early. There's now also a metro station within about 1 km, and DiDi is easy.
Dining, Bar and Pools
The resort has several dining options. Seafood House serves Zhejiang cuisine and seafood; we ate there on our first night and found the food great but a little pricey. Red Bar, a former temple, is a unique place for drinks with live opera singing. I didn't understand the singing, but it was a lovely place to chill.
There are two pools: a 40 m indoor pool for a proper swim, and a beautiful outdoor infinity pool for a leisurely dip, with a gorgeous view. There's also a well-equipped gym.
Our Verdict
After the trip, H and I agreed Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort & Spa was the best stay of the trip. Both the service and the accommodation live up to the Park Hyatt name. Read how we spent our days in our Ningbo itinerary.
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Park Hyatt Ningbo FAQ
How far is Park Hyatt Ningbo from the city?
About 45 minutes by car to downtown Ningbo. The hotel ran a shuttle with limited seats when we stayed, and the International Conference Center metro station is now under 1 km away.
Can you cycle around Dongqian Lake?
Yes. The hotel rents bicycles, and the full loop took around 3 hours when we stayed. We did about a third of it and loved how quiet it was.
Is Park Hyatt Ningbo worth it?
For us it was the best stay of our whole China trip: a huge room, a beautiful lakeside infinity pool and great service. Just plan meals, as dining outside the resort needs a car.
Our review is from a 2018 stay; the shuttle and bar hours may have changed. Location details are updated as of October 2026. This post contains affiliate links; if you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.